Tai Chi Chuan: 24 & 48 Postures with Martial Applications

Tai Chi Chuan: 24 & 48 Postures with Martial Applications

by Liang Shou-Yu (Author), Wen Ching Wu (Author)

Synopsis

Written by two top coaches at Chinese competition level Tai Chi, this text presents the 24 and 48 postures, often referred to as the Short Form, in easy-to-understand, step-by-step moves. Students can gain deeper insights (with explanations and insights) of the philosophy of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements theory. Also included are guidelines for breating, directing the mind, aligning the body and developing Qi (Chi).

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 128
Edition: New edition
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
Published: 05 Oct 1999

ISBN 10: 1886969337
ISBN 13: 9781886969339

Media Reviews
This book presents to interested readers many practical martial arts applications along with the health promoting exercises of Taijiquan. I would like to express my congratulations to coach Liang and coach Wu for a meticulous and successful cooperative effort. --Grandmaster Wang Ju-Rong, Professor; China Shanghai Athletic Institute, Chinese Wushu National Level Judge
Author Bio
Liang, Shou-Yu was born on June 28, 1943 in the city of Chongqian, Sichuan Province, China. When he was six he began his training in Qigong, the art of breathing and internal energy control, under the tutelage of his renowned grandfather, the late Liang, Zhi-Xiang. Mr. Liang was taught the esoteric skills of the Emei Mountain sect, including Da Peng Qigong. When he was eight, his grandfather made special arrangements for him to begin training Emei Wushu (martial arts). Wen-Ching Wu was born in Taiwan, China in 1964. He loved Wushu and many othe sports since a young age. During high school he was on the school's basketball an softball teams. He graduated from high school as a salutatorian. He came to the U.S. in 1983 to study Mechanical Engineering and in 1988, he graduated with honors from Northeastern University, with a BSME degree.